Fiction

Small Mercies

Fiction

Small Mercies

by Robert Bosshardt

“Hey, Nellie, catch this!” A large cowpat flew in her direction. She saw it coming in slow motion; she looked at it calmly, as if it was something that had nothing to do with her. …continue reading

Women in Times of War

Fiction

Women in Times of War

by Kate Grauer

The billowing white sheets gently moving in the warm air of the attic, like sails of the ships on the ocean, could not tell the story of a tragedy in times of war.

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Margaret’s Castle

Fiction

Margaret’s Castle

by Enid Damer

Matt’s steps became slower and he stumbled once or twice as he trudged up the steep, winding stairway of the ruined castle.

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I Aspire To Be Dead

Fiction

I Aspire To Be Dead

by Kali Thurber

Misunderstandings are simply a consequence of attempting to use words to convey life.

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